Mount Holly Newsflash- Tuesday, August 31, 2021- morning edition

Mount Holly Newsflash - Tuesday, August 31, 2021 - Morning edition The weather today in Mount Holly -Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. West wind 2 to 10 mph. Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com Small remote cabin available Oct 1 suitable for 2 only.  Wood stove, washer/dryer, screened in porch. Yearly lease, excellent references needed, first & last w/damage deposit.  $750/mo. Email only: dmq40@vermontel.net dedicated to providing a local alternative to commercially produced factory food   We'll Be Done in 3 Weeks! We will be finished with FRESH chicken in just 3 short weeks, can you believe it?!  Seems like we just started.  We are seeing more and more folks here on Wednesday, so join all the cool kids and stop by to get yours! And don't forget about our chicken processing special, where you can save .75/lb for an unbagged fresh chicken.  From our chill tank to your bag or cooler.  Cut them up for pieces and parts and get your freezers stocked for the long winter months!  You can thank us later :) CHICKEN PROCESSING SPECIAL:  Purchase unbagged fresh chickens from our chill tank to your bag and/or cooler.  Unbagged chicken are $4.50/lb (you'll  save .75/lb!). If you are interested in taking advantage of our unbagged special, you must reserve your chickens in advance. Drop us an email (please do NOT respond to this email) no later than Wednesday at 9:00am, and let us know how many you'd like to reserve. Your reserved unbagged chicken must be picked up at our farm stand Wednesday, September 1st between 12:00 & 5:00. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN BAG (or cooler, stockpot, etc.) FOR TRANSPORTING YOUR CHICKEN HOME. Bagged chickens will be available for purchase at our farm stand after 12:00 on Wednesday. Bagged price is $5.25/lb. Our farm stand is located at 1966 Healdville Road in Mount Holly and is open 7 days a week from 12:00 - 6:00.  We look forward to seeing you!   Plew Farm 1966 Healdville Road     Mount Holly, Vermont  05758 www.plewfarm.com Farm stand open 7 days a week ... 12:00pm - 6:00pm   802.259.2250 plewfarm@gmail.com   Vermont Home Gardener   Garden Health & Seed Saving   The rainy weeks of August have promoted plant diseases, weeds, and some pests.  As harvesting of onions, potatoes, tomatoes, and other vegetables continues it's important to practice prevention to limit damage from plant pests and diseases to our hard-earned harvests.  While harvesting veggies, herbs, and flowers is the best part of gardening, don't overlook another crop you might want to gather… seeds for next year.  If you've grown peas, beans, tomatoes, or lettuce these are the easiest to save and assure you will have good seeds for next year.  There are many advantages to saving your own seeds and it's very satisfying to see your plants through from generation to generation.  Sort of like your botanical grandchildren.  It's also time to harvest some herbs like basil and dill seeds, plant some more salad greens (but not bulbs or garlic yet) and learn about a new way to identify wildflowers and weeds.     Read the full article and subscribe for free at VermontHomeGardener.com

Mount Holly Newsflash- Monday, August 30, 2021- morning edition

Mount Holly Newsflash - Monday, August 30, 2021 - Morning edition The weather today in Mount Holly -A chance of rain showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com   Due to the increased spread of Covid in the area, the Museum Board has decided to only do carry out for the dinner on September 4th. However for the convenience of our patrons who wish to eat by the Odd Fellows Hall we will try to put  tables outside (weather permitting), socially distant and with only four settings of silverware per table. We apologize for this last minute change. Because of this last minute change, we would appreciate it if everyone can spread the word. Not everyone gets the Mount Holly News Flash and we do not wish to disappoint anyone.

Mount Holly Newsflash- Friday, August 27, 2021- morning edition

Mount Holly Newsflash - Friday, August 27, 2021 - Morning edition The weather today in Mount Holly -Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com dedicated to providing a local alternative to commercially produced factory food The News Around the Farm! We started the week expecting quite a bit of rain from Hurricane Henri, but thankfully, we only received a little over an inch of rain.  As farmers, we keep a close eye on the weather.  If you're ever wondering what the weather is here at the farm, check out our weather page on our website! All animals are doing well on the green fields and pastures.  The heat requires a bit of extra attention from us to make sure they have a supply of fresh water throughout the warm afternoons. The haying season is moving along and Kevin & Owen are in the hayfield every chance they get.  Sometimes working with mother nature can be trying, but they are getting it done! Our fresh chicken processing is winding down, with only three more weeks for FRESH chicken!  That's right, just 3!  Get 'em fresh while we got 'em fresh.  Our pork is in full supply and we are just as happy as you are!  I mean, chops, ribs, sausage, kielbasa, bacon and more. The hot weather has made me thankful for our ground beef patties!  Talk about an easy dinner.  The patties are all made - burger night couldn't get any easier my friends. We continue to welcome fresh produce from our farm partners, as well as honey, dairy, coffee, mustards, salsas, flowers, and handcrafted gifts! We canned up another drum of maple syrup this week.  We store our maple syrup in 40 gallon stainless steel drums and open these drums when we need to replenish our stock. So, stop on by and get your maple fix! We look forward to seeing you this weekend.  We are open every day 12:00 - 6:00 and are located at 1966 Healdville Road in Mount Holly.  Please be cautious when driving in and out of our driveway and be on the lookout for farm equipment, dogs, and  grandchildren!      Don't forget we ship our award winning, wood fired pure Vermont maple syrup, maple almonds and maple cream!  No need to go without .  Visit our online store found on our website. www.plewfarm.com     Tomatoes, Cheese, & Pesto ! It's tomato season and we are LOVING it!  We are fully stocked with both slicing and cherry tomatoes. Try another easy recipe (are you folks seeing a pattern here, I LOVE easy!), Cherry tomatoes, mozzarella and basil pesto.  Mix it all together & you've got one of the best tasting snacks around!  All ingredients available at our farm stand!   Plew Farm 1966 Healdville Road     Mount Holly, Vermont  05758 www.plewfarm.com Farm stand open 7 days a week ... 12:00pm - 6:00pm   802.259.2250 plewfarm@gmail.com